Issue 12 Newsletter draft word 23.10.2018

Drink plenty of water If you stay hydrated you will be less likely to confuse thirst with hunger and reach for a snack
instead of a glass of water. It is important to be drinking anywhere from 2-3 liters off water a day! you may feel
that you are getting enough liquid but it is extremely important to be getting just water! So, remember to throw in
a glass of water between those holiday cocktails!
Knowing when to eat and not to eat Do you know when you’re hungry? Many people don’t, and it can take long
time- 6-8 hours for our body to tell us we need to eat! There are lots of times we THINK we are hungry, howeverwhen
we smell good food, see something yummy, or even being asked if we want something to eat! It’s hard to
learn to recognise when you are truly hungry, but it’s important to know if it’s real hunger or just a craving.
Don’t skip meals Holiday DAYS seem to run together- and it’s easy to skip a meal here and there (Especially after
sleeping late after a late night!) The trick is NOT to skip meals then play catch up later with a huge meal- you need
to eat small amounts all day. Plan for small meals- an apple and some peanut butter, some cheese and crackers,
nuts and fruit, instead of a full sit-down meal once a day!
Use the right Supplements Even when you try to eat right, you can miss some important nutrients! Try a to have a
smoothie in the morning with fruits, also stock up on your multivitamin. Also, be sure to research and use a
trusted brand of supplements. They are not all created equal!
Get enough sleep The Holiday season takes a lot out of us, and we don’t realise it! One of the first things to leave
the building is sleep, and yet, it is one of the most important. Once we get run down, it’s hard to regroup, fill up on
the right things— including SLEEP!